1 Corinthians 1:27
25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
- KJV
- But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
- WEB
- but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world that he might put to shame the things that are strong.
- ASV
- but God chose the foolish things of the world, that he might put to shame them that are wise; and God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong;
- DARBY
- But God has chosen the foolish things of the world, that he may put to shame the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world, that he may put to shame the strong things;
- BLB
- But God chose the foolish [things] of the world so that He might shame the wise; and God chose the weak things of the world so that He might shame the strong;
- ÅB
- men det som er dårlig i verden, det utvalgte Gud seg for å gjøre de vise til skamme, og det som er svakt i verden, det utvalgte Gud seg for å gjøre det sterke til skamme,
- OTB
- Men Gud har valgt verdens dårskap for å gjøre de vise til skamme, og Gud har valgt verdens svakhet for å gjøre de sterke til skamme,
- B1930
- men det som er dårlig i verden, det utvalgte Gud sig for å gjøre de vise til skamme, og det som er svakt i verden, det utvalgte Gud sig for å gjøre det sterke til skamme,
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
James 2:5
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
Read in contextMatthew 11:25
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Read in context1 Corinthians 1:20
Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
Read in contextPsalms 8:2
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.
Read in contextLuke 21:15
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
Read in contextIsaiah 29:14
Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.
Read in context2 Corinthians 10:4–5
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Read in contextActs 4:11–21
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
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